19 days in Sydney & Whitsunday Islands Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

You'll get in some beach time at Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Shelly Beach (in Manly) and Bilgola Beach (in Bilgola). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Manly Beach, take a stroll through Darling Harbour, get to know the fascinating history of The Rocks, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg to Sydney is an approximately 27-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) (AEST), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Luxembourg City in December; daily highs in Sydney reach 32°C and lows reach 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel to Whitsunday Island.

On the 8th (Tue), explore the activities along Hill Inlet and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Whitehaven Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Island takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in January: highs in Whitsunday Island hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Hamilton Island.

A trip to Hamilton Island takes you to a car-free destination mostly covered in bushland.

Hamilton Island is known for beaches, zoos & aquariums, golf, adventure, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tee off at Hamilton Island Golf Club, have some family-friendly fun at Sports Club, make a trip to Passage Peak, and get outside with Jetryder.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Hamilton Island trip website .

Explore your travel options from Whitsunday Island to Hamilton Island with the Route module. In January, daytime highs in Hamilton Island are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.